May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. This is Chicopee Police Chief Willliam Jebb speaking at the ceremony. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. Here, World War II veteran Harvey Lafleur hands out flags to children along the parade route. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. Here, a wreath is placed at Chicopee City Hall. From left are Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos, past parade marshall Donald Isabelle, and Kevin Radawiec, a member of the Air Force Junior ROTC. (Don Treeger /...

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. This is State Representative Joseph Wagner. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. This is Delfo Barabani, Jr., recipient of the Charles H. Tracy Veteran of the Year award. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. Here, Delfo Barabani, Jr. and Kimberly Babin, Chicopee director of veteran services, place a wreath at the veteran services building. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

May 25, 2015, 1:54PM

The City of Chicopee held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony from the American Legion on Exchange Street to Veteran's park on Front Street. This is Westover Air Reserve Base Wing Commander Col. Al Lupenski. (Don Treeger / The Republican)